About 700 Pioneer Trail
Welcome to 700 Pioneer Trail, a lovingly maintained & renovated farmhouse in Dripping Springs with breathtaking 13-mile views stretching across the entire Pedernales River Valley. This 10-acre property is ideal for a dreamy homestead, income-producing retreat, or just wide-open Hill Country living while still being accessible to everything in Austin. The 2,184 sq ft home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, & thoughtful spaces throughout. The living room has a wood-burning fireplace, large windows, & outstanding views over the adjacent elevated deck. The kitchen has been beautifully updated & includes a craft room for hobbies & projects. The primary bedroom offers panoramic views & its own deck for sunrise coffee or stargazing in this dark-sky community. A light-filled office on the third story sits just off the primary suite. Outside, you’ll find fruit trees, a vegetable garden, honey bee hives, a wet-weather creek & pond. The adjacent 10 acres, currently used as an income-producing STR, is also available. Extensive updates include: 2017: windows, doors, siding, kitchen, 2nd-story balcony, bathroom renovations, & water heater. 2020: 240 sq ft storage building with power & A/C, enclosed porch, 150 sq ft of decking, exterior paint, salt-free water softener, 3 acres of cedar cleared. 2025: well water pressure pump, fresh interior paint, mud room flooring, kitchen & bath fixtures. Practical perks include a 1.562 tax rate with AG exemption, no HOA, & unrestricted zoning that allows for residential, commercial, or short-term rental use. Currently, there are five RV spots rented month-to-month at $500/spot, & there’s an option to Airbnb the upstairs room with a separate entrance. The location couldn’t be better — along the Texas Wine Trail & close to Hamilton Pool, Reimer’s Ranch, Jacob’s Well, Blue Hole, Pedernales State Park, plus shopping, dining, breweries, & historic Mercer Street just 15 minutes away. It also feeds into the highly rated Dripping Springs ISD.
